I trust in the Lord with all my heart, but I am not reckless.

There is no reason to believe that being a Christian or a Church excludes you from the harsh realities of living in a fallen world. We are susceptible to the same tragedies that impact the rest of humanity. That means when sinful people make sinful choices, it touches the lives of people who follow Jesus and those who don’t alike.

As a result of this thinking, our Church invests lots of money in safety and security. We have purchased security cameras, a substantial first aid kit, and radios with earpieces. Background checks were submitted on all children’s workers. Recently, we spent a significant amount of money updating fire extinguishers, indoor security lights, and exit signs. In the very near future, we hope to have lights all over the parking lot for visibility at night. We are trying to do everything to keep our Church community safe and secure.

I am sure there will be a few people who say that we should just trust in God. They might feel we are wasting our time and money. The Church leadership and I firmly place our faith in God and his power, but we also know the depravity of humanity, so we use our resources to make sure no one gets hurt without us being prepared.

At the Church I lead, we have total faith in Jesus, and we keep our eyes open and facility prepared for when someone or something goes rogue.